DVML want to change how we experience cricket.
They want to create a festival feel and to achieve that they have constructed a village green next to the venue.
''What we expect to deliver is a colourful, festive event which is not just about the cricket.
''That's important, of course, but it gives those who are not specifically cricket lovers a chance to go to the game and enjoy the social aspect of it.
''You don't have to sit and watch the cricket. You can go out the back, have a glass of Champagne, find some food and mix and meet friends.''
Oh, and if you have forgotten why you are there, there will be a big screen to watch the match.
''It will be like a day at the races.''
Logan Park Dr has been closed to traffic but it is open for mobility parking permit holders. There is some public parking on the grass off Harbour Tce. It will cost $5.
All ground access is at the
regular entry on Logan Park Dr.
New Zealand Cricket says it has pre-sold 5000 tickets for the first four days.
It expects a strong walk-up crowd and an attendance of about 3000 today.
